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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 556.64 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 556.64 and 310.20 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 556.64 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/556.64 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 556.64 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 172,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665.39/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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